It’s time to shop for a friend or family member’s birthday… Do you purchase a gift card? Do you DIY? Or do you opt for a gift somewhere between practical and thoughtful? We’d say ditch the first two and choose the latter. But what’s practical and thoughtful? There are a million things we could suggest, but we’ll stick with one category for the sake of this article: car accessories. What options make great birthday gifts? Keep reading below to find out!
Hotor Car Trash Can ($13.99, shop here)
Keeping your car free of trash can be difficult – especially if you have kids or dogs. But this can features a built-in lid that makes it easy to lock and dispose of granola wrappers, tissues, Dunkin’ cups, and more. It also has front and side storage pockets to keep necessities handy.
Maxsa Heavy-Duty Escaper Buddy Traction Mats ($249.95, shop here)
Does your loved one live somewhere where it snows often? If yes, consider purchasing these orange escape tracks for their birthday. If they ever get stuck in the snow (or sand, or mud), these lightweight and durable traction mats will help. (Or they could help someone else!) Either way, they are great to have on hand for emergencies.
Ticarve Dust Cleaning Gel ($6.99, shop here)
Reusable cleaning gel putty gets into your car’s cracks and crevices, picking up hard-to-reach stuff, including crumbs and dog hair. Do we need to list any additional reasons for purchasing this as a birthday present? Oh yeah, it’s super affordable. So you can even stock up for yourself while you’re at it!
Tile Black Pro ($34.99, shop here)
This tiny tech item helps you keep track of your keys (or any other easily misplaced items) within 400 feet. It’s super easy to set up and comes with a replaceable battery, so you don’t have to buy a new Tile every time it dies.